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Microsoft starts rolling out Vista Service Pack1

Microsoft starts rolling out Vista Service Pack1

A year after the release of Microsoft’s much hyped Vista operating system, the vendor has started manufacturing Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista.
a Staff Writer Feb 5 2008, 1:55PM Software
Case study: Microsoft's SMB focus

Case study: Microsoft's SMB focus

The name Microsoft holds significant weight in the IT sector, to be aligned with the vendor as a Microsoft Small Business Specialist is becoming an attractive prospect for partners seeking to penetrate the SMB market.
Leanne Mezrani Feb 5 2008, 12:48PM Software
Microsoft prepared to fork out US$44.6B for Yahoo!

Microsoft prepared to fork out US$44.6B for Yahoo!


Software giant, Microsoft has made a proposal to buy Yahoo for approximately US$44.6 billion in cash and stock. The buyout will also provide 62 percent premium to current trading price for Yahoo! shareholders.
a Staff Writer Feb 2 2008, 7:18PM Finance
Task Retail partners with Microsoft to implement new retail solution

Task Retail partners with Microsoft to implement new retail solution

Franchises can now harness the power of the Internet to instantly view profitability thanks to a new solution developed by local reseller, Task Retail Technology.
Helen Frost Jan 30 2008, 11:10AM Software
Australian resellers capitalise despite slow growth of Vista

Australian resellers capitalise despite slow growth of Vista

CRN has received feedback from local resellers that their SMB customers are asking them to remove the Vista operating system off new machines and replace it with Windows XP.
Lilia Guan Jan 29 2008, 10:25AM Software
Microsoft teams with Mayo Clinic on health care

Microsoft teams with Mayo Clinic on health care

Partnership to 'bridge the gaps in healthcare systems'.
Clement James Jan 29 2008, 6:54AM Software
Microsoft and Citrix extend virtualisation offering

Microsoft and Citrix extend virtualisation offering

Microsoft and Citrix have expanded their existing alliance to deliver a set of virtualisation offerings for desktop and server customers.
Robert Jaques Jan 23 2008, 7:34AM Data centre
Microsoft's new public sector boss

Microsoft's new public sector boss

Pip Marlow has been appointed public sector director by Microsoft Australia.
Staff Writers Jan 22 2008, 1:12PM Software
Microsoft teams with Barcelona for supercomputing research

Microsoft teams with Barcelona for supercomputing research

The Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC) has joined forces with Microsoft to research the interaction of microprocessors and software over the next 10 years.
a Staff Writer Jan 22 2008, 7:40AM Hardware
Microsoft hires ex-Disney exec as CIO

Microsoft hires ex-Disney exec as CIO

Microsoft has hired a former Disney and General Motors executive as chief information officer and corporate vice president.

Clement James Jan 21 2008, 7:07AM Software
Microsoft ditches Mobile and Embedded DevCon

Microsoft ditches Mobile and Embedded DevCon

Microsoft has cancelled its Mobile and Embedded DevCon events in 2008, despite attracting more than 8,500 people last year.
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008, 7:00AM Software
Microsoft warns of Excel flaw

Microsoft warns of Excel flaw

Microsoft is warning users of a flaw in Excel which is already being targeted by hackers.

Shaun Nichols Jan 18 2008, 7:55AM Software
Microsoft and JVC ink patent deal

Microsoft and JVC ink patent deal

Microsoft and JVC have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement to further the development of each company's current and future product lines.
Robert Jaques Jan 17 2008, 7:14AM Hardware
Microsoft Office 2008 upcoming release in Oz

Microsoft Office 2008 upcoming release in Oz

On January 31, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac will be launched in Australia. The announcement was made at the recent Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.
Staff Writers Jan 16 2008, 1:54PM Software
EU opens new cases against Microsoft

EU opens new cases against Microsoft

The European Commission has announced further investigations in its antitrust crusade against Microsoft.
Shaun Nichols Jan 16 2008, 7:19AM Software
Microsoft business chief to step down

Microsoft business chief to step down

The president of Microsoft's Business Division has announced plans to retire from the company in September.
Shaun Nichols Jan 14 2008, 7:28AM Software
Guest opinion: Inese Kingsmill, SMB Director, Microsoft Australia

Guest opinion: Inese Kingsmill, SMB Director, Microsoft Australia

Integrated CRM Solution improves business productivity at a low total cost of ownership for Australian business.
Staff Writers Jan 9 2008, 5:08PM Software
Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft is to make a cash offer to acquire Fast Search & Transfer, a Norway-based provider of enterprise search technology.
Robert Jaques Jan 9 2008, 3:12PM Software
Battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies

Battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies

Broadband video search and online advertising revenue will dominate digital media in 2008 as the battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies, according to a leading digital media analyst..
Robert Jaques Dec 21 2007, 10:53AM Software
Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft and Viacom have signed a deal to collaborate on advertising, content distribution, event promotions and games over the next several years.
Guy Dixon Dec 21 2007, 6:54AM Strategy

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